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NH54 WTF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 104,870 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 104,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 86,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,308 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 78,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,505 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management warning light on

nearside front forward suspension starting to split

offside front forward suspension arm bush starting to split

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,502 miles

eml light on

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2016 77,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

rear exhaust mount broken

suspect the nearside rear coil spring not located correctly

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,031 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust centre section starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,065 miles

EML warning on

Exhaust centre section corroding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,351 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,916 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,916 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,475 miles

forward facing arm bushes starting to split

nearside front cross strut split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,133 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,073 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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NH54 WTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH54 WTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NH54 WTF?

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What year was NH54 WTF registered?

NH54 WTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is NH54 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH54 WTF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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